Total births
391
Boys' name · since 1977
Jabir
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 391 babies named Jabir, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5516
- among boys today
- 391
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Jabir currently ranks #5516 among boys' names in America, with 391 babies recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jabir has been recorded 391 times among boys since 1977, currently ranked #5516 nationally and more common than 61% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #5516 among boys today
- 391 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jabir is currently the #5516 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 391 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5516
- among boys today
- 391
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Jabir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5516
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Jabir was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
22 babies were named Jabir in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Jabir compares
391 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jabir's all-time total is 7% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jabir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 391 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jabir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jabir's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jabir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#5,516
Active since
1977
Jabir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Jabir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jabir's strongest decade.
153 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Jabir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
71 births
- 2010s
2010s
153 births
- 2020s
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 153 births (39% of all-time use).
Jabir by state
Where Jabir concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jabir? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 391 babies named Jabir. Today it holds rank #5516 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 22 births.
When was Jabir most popular? ▼
Jabir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 153 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Jabir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jabir are Minnesota (10 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Jabir been used? ▼
Jabir has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jabir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jabari, Jabril, Jabez, Jabriel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jabir's data
- Jabir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (153 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Jabirs (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jabir
Nearby Names Like Jabir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jabir
Jabari Boy
#1022 9,768 births
Jabril Boy
#3423 1,675 births
Jabez Boy
#5909 1,134 births
Jabriel Boy
#5317 1,023 births
Jabbar Boy
752 births
Compare Jabir side by side: Jabir vs Jabari Jabir vs Jabril Jabir vs Jabez
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jabir: #5516 Boys' Name - 391 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jabir. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jabir draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.